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Francisco Fiorentino

Francisco Fiorentino (1905–1955) was a tango bandoneonist and singer. He worked with the orchestras of Francisco Canaro, Juan Carlos Cobián, Juan D'Arienzo and Roberto Zerrillo before singing with Aníbal Troilo's orchestra until 1944. [1][4][6][18] He later fronted his own orchestra, led and arranged by Astor Piazzolla, and died in a road accident after performing in Mendoza in September 1955. [1][3]

Francisco Fiorentino was born on 23 September 1905, according to Tangopedia staff records. [18] He began as a bandoneonist who sometimes sang the refrain and later worked mainly as a singer. [1] His longest documented association was with Aníbal Troilo's orchestra, with which he recorded for RCA Victor from 1941. [1][2][19]

Sources differ on two dates in his career: when his work with Canaro's orchestra began and when his association with Troilo began. [1][5][13][14]

History

According to Todo Tango, Fiorentino joined Francisco Canaro's orchestra in 1928 as a bandoneonist, sometimes singing the refrain. [1] tango.info dates his work with Canaro's orchestra to 7 August 1929, so sources differ on the date. [5]

Recording lists on el-recodo.com connect him with Juan Carlos Cobián's orchestra in 1928. These lists cover the titles El unico lunar, Rey de copas, Lamento pampeano, Charlatan, Ladrón, Me querés and Vení vení. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Todo Tango's chronicle of Juan D'Arienzo's orchestra names Fiorentino, together with Carlos Dante, among the orchestra's estribillistas (refrain singers). This association is dated 1928–1929. [4] tango.info also places him with D'Arienzo in 1929. [5]

In 1934 he sang with Roberto Zerrillo's orchestra. On that orchestra's record of Serenata de amor he sang a full lyric rather than only the refrain. [1]

Todo Tango's biography states that Fiorentino debuted as a singer with Aníbal Troilo's orchestra on 1 July 1937, at the cabaret Marabú. [1] Other sources date his work with Troilo from 1938. These are tango.info's 1938 calendar and Néstor Pinsón's Todo Tango chronicle of the orchestra, which gives 1938–1939. Sources therefore differ on when the association began. [13][14]

His first RCA Victor session with Troilo took place in 1941 and included Yo soy el tango and Mano brava. [2] Further sources document his work with the orchestra in 1940–1942 and on several dates in 1942. [15][16] A Todo Tango profile of Alberto Marino also records him with the orchestra on 4 August 1943. [17] Fiorentino eventually left Troilo's orchestra. [15] Todo Tango's biography dates his departure to March 1944. [1]

After leaving Troilo, he fronted his own orchestra, which was led and arranged by Astor Piazzolla. [1] In 1951 he joined pianist José Puglia and bandoneonist Edgardo Pedroza in Uruguay. In November of that year he made his last three recordings. [1]

On 10 September 1955 he sang at a benefit dance in Los Árboles, Rivadavia, Mendoza. [3] He died on 11 September 1955, when the car carrying him back from the dance overturned on a bridge over the Tunuyán river. [1]

Recordings

The TangoCloud public recording catalogue lists one Odeon recording sung by Fiorentino, dated 7 August 1929. [19] tango.info gives the same date for his work with Canaro's orchestra. [5]

The same catalogue lists RCA Victor recordings sung by Fiorentino from 4 March 1941 to 30 March 1944. They are dated as follows: [19] - 1941: 4 March, 16 April, 28 May, 17 June, 18 July, 8 September, 9 October, 23 October and 21 November. [19] - 1942: 8 January, 16 April, 15 June, 23 July, 1 September, 18 September, 9 October, 30 October, 14 December and 29 December. [19] - 1943: 11 March, 25 March, 5 April, 2 June, 20 October, 5 November and 17 December. [19] - 1944: 30 March. [19]

The catalogue also lists recordings sung by him with no label given. These are dated 7 June 1945, 10 January 1946, 20 March 1946, 21 May 1946 and 29 December 1950. [19]

tango.info's Troilo discography places his first RCA Victor session with Troilo in 1941, including Yo soy el tango and Mano brava. [2] Todo Tango names Serenata de amor, recorded with Roberto Zerrillo's orchestra in 1934, and states that his last three recordings were made in Uruguay in November 1951. [1]

References

  1. 1.Francisco Fiorentino · todotango.com
  2. 2.Anibal Troilo discography · tango.info
  3. 3.Francisco Fiorentino · en.wikipedia.org
  4. 4.Orquesta Típica Juan D'Arienzo · todotango.com“Los estribillistas: Carlos Dante y Francisco Fiorentino, también, la cancionista Raquel Notar.”
  5. 5.Calendar 1929 - tango.info · tango.info
  6. 6.El unico lunar: list of recordings ·
  7. 7.Rey de copas: list of recordings ·
  8. 8.Lamento pampeano: list of recordings ·
  9. 9.Charlatan: list of recordings ·
  10. 10.Ladrón: list of recordings ·
  11. 11.Me querés: list of recordings ·
  12. 12.Vení vení: list of recordings ·
  13. 13.Calendar - Argentine Tango - tango.info · tango.info
  14. 14.Orquesta Típica Aníbal Troilo (Néstor Pinsón) · todotango.com
  15. 15.Orquesta Típica Aníbal Troilo - Todotango.com · todotango.com
  16. 16.Calendar - Argentine Tango - tango.info · tango.info
  17. 17.Alberto Marino (ficha) · todotango.com
  18. 18.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
  19. 19.TangoCloud public Recording catalogue · tangocloud.app
Data: recordings, facts and sources

Recordings by year

Source: TangoCloud catalogue

19281951

1928: 12, 1929: 10, 1931: 2, 1941: 19, 1942: 21, 1943: 17, 1944: 3, 1948: 2, 1949: 6, 1950: 3, 1951: 3

Orchestras over the years

First to last recording together · source: TangoCloud catalogue · tap a bar for the takes

19281951
  1. Aníbal Troilo1941–1944 · 60
  2. Juan Carlos Cobian1928 · 10
  3. Juan D'Arienzo1929 · 6
  4. Alberto Mancione1950–1951 · 4
  5. José Basso1948–1949 · 8
  6. Francisco Canaro1928–1929 · 5
  7. Orquesta Típica Victor1931 · 1
  8. Pedro Maffia1931 · 1
  9. Puglia-Pedroza1951 · 2
  10. Roberto Firpo1929 · 1

With Aníbal Troilo

60 recordings · 1941–1944 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Te aconsejo que me olvidesAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  2. En esta tarde grisAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  3. Yo soy el tangoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  4. Mano bravaAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  5. El cuarteadorAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  6. GricelAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1942
  7. Valsecito amigoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1943
  8. Tu diagnósticoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  9. GarúaAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1943
  10. Una cartaAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  11. El bulin de la calle AyacuchoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  12. Del tiempo guapoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941

With Juan Carlos Cobian

10 recordings · 1928–1928 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. El unico lunarJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  2. Rey de copasJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  3. CharlatanJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  4. Lamento pampeanoJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  5. LadrónJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  6. Me querésJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  7. Vení veníJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  8. El marcaoJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  9. Por mal caminoJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  10. Recostado en un farolJuan Carlos Cobian · Francisco Fiorentino1928

With Juan D'Arienzo

6 recordings · 1929–1929 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. VictoriaJuan D'Arienzo · Francisco Fiorentino1929
  2. MalaJuan D'Arienzo · Francisco Fiorentino1929
  3. Che caretaJuan D'Arienzo · Francisco Fiorentino1929
  4. Noche silenciosaJuan D'Arienzo · Francisco Fiorentino1929
  5. Pilchas fulerasJuan D'Arienzo · Francisco Fiorentino1929
  6. Soy un arlequínJuan D'Arienzo · Francisco Fiorentino1929

With Alberto Mancione

4 recordings · 1950–1951 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Te aconsejo que me olvidesAlberto Mancione · Francisco Fiorentino1950
  2. Mano a manoAlberto Mancione · Francisco Fiorentino1950
  3. Tinta rojaAlberto Mancione · Francisco Fiorentino1950
  4. El motivoAlberto Mancione · Francisco Fiorentino1951

With José Basso

8 recordings · 1948–1949 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Dos que se amanJosé Basso · Francisco Fiorentino, Ricardo Ruiz1948
  2. Mi noche tristeJosé Basso · Francisco Fiorentino1948
  3. A media luzJosé Basso · Francisco Fiorentino1949
  4. El bulin de la calle AyacuchoJosé Basso · Francisco Fiorentino1949
  5. TaberneroJosé Basso · Francisco Fiorentino1949
  6. Triste comediaJosé Basso · Francisco Fiorentino1949
  7. Un placerJosé Basso · Francisco Fiorentino, Ricardo Ruiz1949
  8. Una lágrima tuyaJosé Basso · Francisco Fiorentino, Ricardo Ruiz1949

With Francisco Canaro

5 recordings · 1928–1929 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Ché italianoFrancisco Canaro · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  2. Mueble viejoFrancisco Canaro · Francisco Fiorentino1928
  3. MiauFrancisco Canaro · Francisco Fiorentino1929
  4. Porque eres malaFrancisco Canaro · Francisco Fiorentino1929
  5. Vuelve amorcitoFrancisco Canaro · Francisco Fiorentino1929

With Orquesta Típica Victor

1 recordings · 1931–1931 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Organito callejeroOrquesta Típica Victor · Francisco Fiorentino1931

With Pedro Maffia

1 recordings · 1931–1931 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Una noche de amorPedro Maffia · Francisco Fiorentino1931

With Puglia-Pedroza

2 recordings · 1951–1951 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. MalenaPuglia-Pedroza · Francisco Fiorentino1951
  2. ÍntimoPuglia-Pedroza · Francisco Fiorentino1951

With Roberto Firpo

1 recordings · 1929–1929 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Tal vez mi nenaRoberto Firpo · Francisco Fiorentino1929

Sung by43

Te aconsejo que me olvides · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-04-16Single source

Te aconsejo que me olvides · Alberto Mancione · 1950 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1950-12-29Single source

En esta tarde gris · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-07-18Single source

Malena · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-01-08Single source

Toda mi vida · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-03-04Single source

Barrio de tango · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-12-14Single source

Tinta roja · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-10-23Single source

Valsecito amigo · Aníbal Troilo · 1943 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1943-03-25Single source

Yo soy el tango · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-03-04Single source

Pa' que bailen los muchachos · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-04-16Single source

No te apures Carablanca · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-09-18Single source

Gricel · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-10-30Single source

Buenos Aires · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-12-29Single source

Ficha de oro · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-10-09Single source

Tabaco · Aníbal Troilo · 1944 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1944-03-30Single source

El encopao · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-09-01Single source

Nos encontramos al pasar · Francisco Fiorentino · 1945 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1945-06-07Single source

Tristezas de la calle Corrientes · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-09-18Single source

Corazón no le hagas caso · Aníbal Troilo · 1943 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1943-03-11Single source

Gime el viento · Aníbal Troilo · 1943 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1943-10-20Single source

Percal · Aníbal Troilo · 1943 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1943-03-25Single source

No le digas que la quiero · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-10-23Single source

Tu diagnóstico · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-10-09Single source

Margarita Gauthier · Aníbal Troilo · 1943 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1943-03-11Single source

Volvió una noche · Francisco Fiorentino · 1946 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1946-03-20Single source

El bulin de la calle Ayacucho · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-06-17Single source

Cada vez que me recuerdes · Aníbal Troilo · 1943 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1943-04-05Single source

Cautivo · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-10-09Single source

Sencillo y compadre · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-11-21Single source

Total pa qué sirvo · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-09-08Single source

Suerte loca · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-06-15Single source

Mi castigo · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-04-16Single source

Tabernero · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1941-05-28Single source

Soy muchacho de la guardia · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-06-15Single source

Pa' que seguir · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-12-14Single source

Acordándome de vos · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-07-23Single source

Papá Baltasar · Aníbal Troilo · 1942 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1942-04-16Single source

A bailar · Aníbal Troilo · 1943 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1943-11-05Single source

Orquestas de mi ciudad · Aníbal Troilo · 1943 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1943-12-17Single source

Otros tiempos otros hombres · Francisco Fiorentino · 1946 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1946-05-21Single source

Soy un porteño · Aníbal Troilo · 1943 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1943-06-02Single source

Viejo ciego · Francisco Fiorentino · 1946 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1946-01-10Single source

Vuelve amorcito · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Francisco Fiorentino1929-08-07Single source

Described as8

Described as Joins Francisco Canaro's orchestra as bandoneonist, sometimes singing the refrain.1928Single source

Described as With Roberto Zerrillo's orchestra, sings a full lyric on the record of Serenata de amor rather than just the refrain.1934Single source

Described as Debuts as singer with Aníbal Troilo's orchestra at the cabaret Marabú.1937-07-01Single source

Described as First RCA Victor session with Troilo, including Yo soy el tango and Mano brava.1941Single source

Described as Leaves Troilo in March and fronts his own orchestra, led and arranged by Astor Piazzolla.1944Single source

Described as Joins pianist José Puglia and bandoneonist Edgardo Pedroza in Uruguay and makes his last three recordings in November.1951Single source

Described as Sings at a benefit dance in Los Árboles, Rivadavia, Mendoza, on the night before his death.1955-09-10Single source

Described as Dies when the car carrying him back from the dance overturns on a bridge over the Tunuyán river.1955-09-11Single source

Sang with25

Sang with Juan Carlos Cobian1928Single source

Sang with Juan Carlos Cobian1928Single source

Sang with Juan Carlos Cobian1928Single source

Sang with Juan Carlos Cobian1928Single source

Sang with Juan Carlos Cobian1928Single source

Sang with Juan Carlos Cobian1928Single source

Sang with Juan Carlos Cobian1928Single source

Sang with Juan D'Arienzo1928–1929Single source

Sang with Juan D'Arienzo1929Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-08-07Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1938Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1938–1939Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1940–1942Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1942-09-10Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1942-10-30Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1942-09-18Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1942-01-08Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1942Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1942-10-09Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1942-09-01Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1942-04-16Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1942-12-14Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1943-08-04Single source

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1944-03-30Single source

Sang with José Basso1949-03-10Single source

Left1

Left Aníbal TroiloSingle source

Born on1

Born on 1905-09-231905-09-23source

Listen

  1. Te aconsejo que me olvidesAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  2. En esta tarde grisAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  3. Yo soy el tangoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  4. Mano bravaAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  5. El cuarteadorAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  6. GricelAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1942
  7. Valsecito amigoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1943
  8. Tu diagnósticoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  9. GarúaAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1943
  10. Una cartaAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  11. El bulin de la calle AyacuchoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  12. Del tiempo guapoAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941

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